Photograph

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Lyrics

Look at this pho to (Dsus)graph, (D)ev ’ry time I do it makes me (F6/9)laugh.

How did our eyes get so (C)red?

And what the hell is on Jo ey’s (G)head?

And this is where I grew (Dsus)up, I (D)think the pres ent own er fixed it (F6/9)up.

I nev er knew we ev er went with (C)out, the sec ond floor is hard for sneak ing (G)out.

We used And this is where I went to (Dsus)school, most (D)of the time, had bet ter things to (F6/9)do.

Crim in al rec ord says I broke in (C)twice, I must have done it half a doz en (G)times.

I won der if it’s too (Dsus)late, should (D)I go back and try to grad u (F6/9)ate?

Life’s bet ter now than it was back (C)then, if I was them, I would n’t let me in.

Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, God, I, I.

Ev ’ry (G)mem o ry of look ing out the back door, I had the (Dsus)pho to al bum spread out on the bed (D)room floor.

It’s (F6/9)hard to say it, time to say it, good bye, good bye.

Ev ’ry (G)mem o ry of walk ing out the front door, I found a (Dsus)pho to of a friend that (D)I was look ing for.

It’s (F6/9)hard to say it, time to say it, good bye, good bye.

(G)head?

Re mem ber the old ar (Dsus)cade?

Blew (D)ev ’ry dol lar that we ev er (F6/9)made.

The cops er hat ed us er hang in’ (C)out, they said some bod y went and burned it (G)down.

We used to lis ten to the ra di (Dsus)o, and (D)sing a long with ev ’ry song we’d (F6/9)know.

We said some day we’d find out how it (C)feels to sing to more than just the steer ing (G)wheel.

I Kim’s the first girl I (Dsus)kissed, I (D)was so ner vous that I near ly (F6/9)missed.

She’s had a cou ple of kids since (C)then, I have n’t seen her since God let knows when.

Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, God, I, I.

Ev ’ry (G)mem o ry of look ing out the back door, I had the (Dsus)pho to al bum spread out on the bed (D)room floor.

It’s (F6/9)hard to say it, time to say it, good bye, good bye.

Ev ’ry (G)mem o ry of walk ing out the front door, I found a (Dsus)pho to of a friend that (D)I was look ing for.

It’s (F6/9)hard to say it, time to say it, good bye, good bye.

good bye.

I miss that town,

(D)I miss their fac es.

You can’t e rase,

you can’t re place it.

I miss it now,

(D)I can’t be lieve it.

So hard to stay,

too hard to leave it.

If I could re live those (Dsus)days, I know the (D)one thing that would nev er (F6/9)change.

Ev ’ry good bye, good bye,

Look at this pho to (Dsus)graph.

(D)Ev ’ry time I do, it makes me (F6/9)laugh.

Ev ’ry time I do, it makes me...

Photograph — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Photograph" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Photograph”

Can I play "Photograph" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Photograph" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Photograph" by Nickelback played in?
Photograph is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Photograph"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Photograph" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Photograph"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Photograph"?
"Photograph" was originally performed by Nickelback. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Nickelback can I play here?
Try "HOW YOU REMIND ME", "NEVER GONNA BE ALONE", "PHOTOGRAPH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Photograph"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Photograph" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Photograph"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Photograph" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.